Webinar: Property Taxes & Education Funding

Understanding the connection between local revenue and school finance.
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School Finance
Tax Policy
Property tax calculation.

On July 16, 2025, Aligned’s second webinar examined the vital link between property taxes and education funding in Kansas and Missouri. Property taxes remain the primary source of local school revenue, yet reliance on property wealth can create disparities between districts.

The session explored how states balance equity and adequacy in school finance systems, the impact of property tax relief measures, and the policy debates shaping the future of education funding.

  • Speaker: Eric Syverson, Director of Policy & Research, Aligned

  • Watch the Recording: Here. 

Aligned believes sustainable education funding requires balancing fairness for taxpayers with stable, adequate resources for schools. This webinar provided context and ideas for policymakers and business leaders to consider as debates continue across the region.